‘She’ is thin, tall, unhealthy…. ‘She’ who referred as ‘Kalahpriya’…. She is ‘Dhumavati’
Dhumavati, literally "the smoky one" is one of the Mahavidyas, a group of ten Hindu Tantric goddesses. Dhumavati represents the ...
Tag: Iconography
Lord Hanuman- more than power, an icon of loyalty, devotion, servitude, honor & morality
Lord Hanuman is worshiped within Hinduism as the protector of evil forces. He is a deity with the ability to ...
Decoding the Iconography of Devi Durga
The word 'Durga' literally means "impassable", "invincible, unassailable". It is related to the word 'Durg' which means "fortress, something difficult ...
Ganesha: The Ajam, Niraakaar & Nirvikalpa, One who rules over all the worlds
The name Ganesha is a Sanskrit compound, joining the words gana meaning a 'group, multitude, or categorical system' and isha ...
Krishna: The incomparable saga of Courage, Sacrifice, Righteousness
The Krishna Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, one of the most popular Gods in the Hindu pantheon. Krishna ...